Social Studies

B. People, Places, and Environments [Geography]: 2. The student understands the interactions of people and the physical environment.: 6-8: The student...

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understands the patterns and processes of migration and diffusion throughout the world.

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knows the human and physical characteristics of different places in the world and how these characteristics change over time.

National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/main.html Excellent web site to fing just about anything to do with geography! Fanatastic Maps! Lots of color! Easy to use and kid-friendly too!

Activity: Electronic Travel Brochure

Activity: The Middle Ages

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understands how cultures differ in their use of similar environments and resources.

Florida Facts and History http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/flafacts/ This Web Site designed by the State of Florida Department of History contains detailed information and graphics on the Seminole Indians: history and origin, past and present culture, governmental structure, and economy.

The Middle East and North Africa in Mr. Dowling's Virtual Classroom http://www.mrdowling.com/607mena.html This page focuses on the land and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Most of the region is dry dresert and is composed of people who speak Arabic, and are Muslims. There are, however, many notable exceptions. It is part of The Virtual Classroom, the world's first online middle school classroom. The lessons were prepared for seventh grade students at a Math/Science/Technology magnet school in West Palm Beach, Florida by Mike Dowling.

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understands how the landscape and society change as a consequence of shifting from a dispersed to a concentrated settlement form.

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understands the geographical factors that affect the cohesiveness and integration of countries.

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understands the environmental consequences of people changing the physical environment in various world locations.

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knows how various human systems throughout the world have developed in response to conditions in the physical environment.

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knows world patterns of resource distribution and utilization.

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understands how the interaction between physical and human systems affects current conditions on Earth.

Activity: Rainforest Smells